Ray Corrigan

Acting

Ray Corrigan

Born February 14, 1902 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Died August 10, 1976 · aged 74

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ray "Crash" Corrigan (February 14, 1902 – August 10, 1976), born Raymond Benard, was an American actor most famous for appearing in B-Western movies. He also performed stunts and frequently appeared in a gorilla costume at both the beginning and end of his film career; Corrigan owned his own ape costume. In 1937, Corrigan purchased land in the Santa Susana …

Known For

Sharad of AtlantisSharad of Atlantis · 1936
Sharad of Atlantis
4.51936
MovieActionFantasy
Crash Corrigan, a recent graduate of Annapolis, and Diana, a go-getting reporter, join Professor Norton for a search for the source of a string of earthquakes, Atlantis. They ride Prof. Norton's rocket submarine searching the sea and little Billy Norton, the professor's son stows away, of course. When they find Atlantis they are caught in a war between peaceful Atlanteans, note their white capes, and war-monging Atlanteans, note their black capes. After many harrowing moments for Crash, Diana, Prof. Norton and Billy, they barely get away with their lives when they escape a tower of Atlantis raised to the surface for the sole purpose of dominating or destroying the Earth (Which one depends on the compliance of the upper world dwellers.)
Renegade GirlRenegade Girl · 1946
Renegade Girl
4.21946
MovieWestern
A special agent hunts a female outlaw out West.
Roarin' LeadRoarin' Lead · 1936
Roarin' Lead
5.71936
MovieWestern
The Three Mesquiteers fight cattle rustlers.
Tumbledown Ranch In ArizonaTumbledown Ranch In Arizona · 1941
Tumbledown Ranch In Arizona
10.01941
MovieWestern
Rodeo contestants Johnny King and Corrigan meet, their fathers having been members of the Range Busters. When Johnny is knocked unconscious, time reverts to their father's era and the Range Busters are soon involved in the scheme to get Railroad right-of-way across Mother Slocum's ranch. When she is tricked into signing a release, the Range Busters find their job more difficult as the Sheriff is in with the crooks.
Heroes of the HillsHeroes of the Hills · 1938
Heroes of the Hills
8.01938
MovieWestern
In this entry in the long-running series of westerns, the Three Mesquiteers transform their ranch into a prison farm to provide a model for prison reform. They are opposed by a local contractor who wants to build a standard prison.
The White GorillaThe White Gorilla · 1945
The White Gorilla
4.51945
MovieActionAdventure
A white gorilla causes trouble in the deepest heart of Africa. The film uses footage from the silent 1927 serial Perils Of The Jungle.
Dizzy DetectivesDizzy Detectives · 1943
Dizzy Detectives
6.71943
MovieComedy
The Stooges are carpenters who become policemen. A mysterious burglar disguised as a gorilla has the cops baffled and Mr. Dill, the head of the citizens league, threatening the police chief's job. The boys go on the case and pose as night watchmen at an antiques store. They confront the crook, who turns out to be a real gorilla owned by Dill. After defeating Dill and some other bad guys in a wild fight, the gorilla drinks some nitroglycerin and blows up.
Trail of Robin HoodTrail of Robin Hood · 1950
Trail of Robin Hood
6.31950
MovieWestern
Retired actor Jack Holt is raising Christmas trees for sale at a cost which permits every family to have one. A commercial tree company tries to drive Holt out of business. Roy saves the day, of course.

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Sharad of AtlantisSharad of Atlantis · 1936
Sharad of Atlantis
4.51936
MovieActionFantasy
Crash Corrigan, a recent graduate of Annapolis, and Diana, a go-getting reporter, join Professor Norton for a search for the source of a string of earthquakes, Atlantis. They ride Prof. Norton's rocket submarine searching the sea and little Billy Norton, the professor's son stows away, of course. When they find Atlantis they are caught in a war between peaceful Atlanteans, note their white capes, and war-monging Atlanteans, note their black capes. After many harrowing moments for Crash, Diana, Prof. Norton and Billy, they barely get away with their lives when they escape a tower of Atlantis raised to the surface for the sole purpose of dominating or destroying the Earth (Which one depends on the compliance of the upper world dwellers.)

Ray 'Crash' Corrigan